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Free to any member the BTO breeding bird survey and Wetlands bird survey books from 1994 to present publication. Contact Eddie King -- Edited by Ian McKerchar on Tuesday 3rd of July 2012 09:31:10 PM

My oh my, spring has certainly sprung this year on Salford Quays Mediterranean & Little Gulls, Whinchat, Redstart, Yellow Wagtail, Wheatears, Sedge Warbler, Whitethroats, Common Sandpiper, & large flocks of terns, Swifts & hirundines so far, with hopefully plenty more to come The...

Got given it when i was given my scope, it's a older model and looks a bit used but it works fine. Asking for £15 and i'll drop it off if you're not to far away.

Sean -- Edited by Sean Molloy on Wednesday 13th of June 2012 05:53:54 PM -- Edited by Ian McKerchar on Monday 2nd of July 2012 03:37:28 PM

Thankfully Rufus the missing Wimbledon Hawk has been found as reported here in this BBC news item: Rufus Story What a busy lad he must be chasing all those pigeons and then being asked for decisions about whether the ball is in...

Poplar Hawk Moth in the woods behind dam this afternoon

Hardly used good cond£700 no silly offers

We've got fancy new, very white street lights in our street in Bolton. It's like broad daylight outside. Was just thinking what effect this type of lighting will have on our birds. Wouldn't like to be a brood of chicks under one of these lights thinking it's still daylight with the cats on the prowl. Oth...

As mentioned before, our annual BioBlitz will be held on the 6th & 7nth of July this year, as last. All events, talks and things are free & drop in as well as loads of ad-hoc stuff as and when opportunity presents itself. so plan so far is 6th (nocturnal surveys) - Moth trapping demo & talk on s...

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Pair of Sparrowhawks displaying over Delf House and The Concourse around 11.30 today

Hi, i have just had a Peregrine Falcon feeding on a small bird in my back garden In Cadishead, Greater Manchester. Could anybody tell me if i have to report the spotting of this bird to anyone . Someone told me that it is a protected bird and that i might have to tell someone . Thanks Barry -- Edited by emdara...

19 June 2012 About 8.30am, saw a red kite from the path between Otterspool Bridge and Chadkirk kennels. Appeared from the north and flew off south after a minor altercation with a buzzard.

Less than a year old and excellent condition, one slight mark on body and slight marks on tripod foot - only used a few times and bought for a few specific situations. Only reason for sale is so I can save up for a better prime lens. Boxed, all caps and paperwork, Lenscoat Realtree cover and carrier. Can ar...

I thought this could be a little bit of fun. anyone know any good jokes with birds in them. I'll start with this one Im gonna buy a Parrot and teach it to talk. i want it to say "Help Me. Ive been turned into a Parrot! "

okay i'll get my coat...

Following hot on the heels of recent Cuckoo migration discoveries, the BTO are beginning to unravel the mysteries of Swift migration through the use of minute geolocators. Some remarkable movements across the whole of Africa have been mapped including huge sea crossings, more here: http://www....

Area between College Rd / Stoney Brow & Beacon Lane Late Post from 11-06-12 - morning & evening Hobby 1 Sparrowhawk 1 Kestral 2 Barn Owl 1 Tawny Owl 2 heard Common Buzzard 1 Cuckoo 1 female Grasshopper Warbler 1 Reed Warbler 1 Common Whitethroat / Chiffchaff / Willow Warbler / Reed Bunting in go...

Hello A poet friend of mine who is also keen on birds but just starting out as a birder per se has asked me if Owls Hoot or Call in flight. My feeling is that Tawnies tend not to hoot in flight but do call. Anybody know for sure. Thanks Gervase

I have noticed that there's no sighting posts recently for this site, does anybody know if access to the site has been stopped or if there is any other reason for this. Thanks in advance for any information.

Hawfinch seen in Heaton Mersey today per bird guides. Anyone know anything about this sighting?? I still need Hawfinch and would love to see a bird this locally. Any details would be really appreciated.

For sale. A Canon 500d DSLR body. Excellent condition and has been well looked after. Fully boxed and includes all the instructions, leads, CD's, etc. Only purchased in October 2010 and selling due to a recent upgrade. I'm looking for £250. Please PM me if you're interested. -- Edited by Nick Isherwo...

Samsung F40 flash memory SD camcorder. In box with all attachments and instruction CD. Six months old, 2MP images, 65xzoom, inbuilt editing suite. Collect from Darwen, £100. -- Edited by mavis smith on Wednesday 13th of June 2012 05:15:21 PM

Excellent views early this afternoon with Alex Jones of the Red-footed Falcon at Willington. Although I have seen this species before, on the only occasion I did, the views were brief and distant of a 1st summer Female so the chance of seeing another and especially a 1st summer Male certainly appeale...

Walking home from work on Wednesday 6/6/12 at 15.35,. I was walking up the slip road of the Parkway coming off Barton dock road when i heared a birdsong i hadn't heared before. Upon revision of an R.S.P.B. cd of birdsong the closest thing i can get it too is a Tree Pipit. It came from a dense thicket inbetwe...

The local press in Warrington is asking people to be aware that there as been an increase in Badger baiting in the area recently. Apparently they have been attacking the setts in broad daylight lately, walkers, birders etc, are advised to look out for suspicious activity. Presumably this horrendou...

I would like to get this lens for my 20D - Canon EF 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 III Lens It is £119.99 on Amazon and according to the reviews it is a good lens Would it be a good lens to get? Thanks, Adam (aged 13)

1 Peregrine this am,otherwise fairly quiet, although the Nuthatches displaying were quite amusing.

We spent some time here last night looking for Nightjar but apart from one brief sighting by one member of our group we drew a blank. Its almost impossible to see these birds when they stop churring. Plus, you dont see Woodcock flying over if you visit so late in the season. Earlier in t...

Has any one any idea why baby Coots are the same colour as adult Moorhens,could it be to put predators off?

-- Edited by brownlie on Sunday 3rd of June 2012 03:46:33 PM

We called here on Sunday 27/5, on our way back from the Pembrokeshire birding trip. First visit for me, and with hot and sunny weather. Sightings: Spoonbill...1 Little Egrets....6 Cormorants...5 Grey Heron...1 Black-tailed Godwits....70 Shelduck..55 Greylag Geese...a few. S...

There would appear to be a breeding barn owl in the Astley area, which is very close to a public footpath. The area is very popular now with birdwatchers and I would ask those who have seen the bird to use their common sense, keep within the law and not to disturb it.